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36-0125

An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapters 25 and 27 relating to simultaneous payment of non-legislative annuities to serving members of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands

2025-2026 Regular Session

Amends Title 3, Chapters 25 and 27 to regulate the simultaneous payment of non-legislative annuities to serving Virgin Islands legislators.

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Bill Summary · 36-0125

Summary of Bill 36-0125

Overview

Bill 36-0125 is an introduced act that would amend Title 3 of the Virgin Islands Code, specifically Chapters 25 and 27, to address the simultaneous payment of non-legislative annuities to serving members of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. The bill’s objective, as indicated by its title, is to modify how annuity payments categorized as “non-legislative” may be issued to current legislators.

  • Bill number: 36-0125
  • Title: An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapters 25 and 27 relating to simultaneous payment of non-legislative annuities to serving members of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands
  • Status: Introduced
  • Introduced date: July 7, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • Received: July 7, 2025
    • To Senate: July 22, 2025
    • Introduced: July 23, 2025

Note: The full text with specific definitions, provisions, and conditions is not provided here. This summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose based on the title and available procedural details.

What the bill would change (key provisions inferred from the title)

  • Amends Title 3, Chapters 25 and 27 of the Virgin Islands Code.
  • Addresses the eligibility and payment framework for “non-legislative annuities” to serving legislators.
  • Focuses on allowing or regulating “simultaneous” receipt of these non-legislative annuities while members are still serving.
  • Establishes, clarifies, or modifies terms, conditions, timelines, or administrative rules related to when and how such annuities could be paid to sitting legislators.

Because the actual text is not provided, the precise definitions (e.g., what constitutes a “non-legislative annuity”), required eligibility, offset provisions, administrative process, and any prohibitions are not specified here. The final bill text will clarify these elements.

Who would be affected

  • Serving members of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands who would be eligible to receive non-legislative annuity payments under the amended provisions.
  • Administrators and staff responsible for processing legislative compensation and benefits under Title 3, Chapters 25 and 27.
  • Potentially the Virgin Islands government’s pension/annuity administration entities, depending on how definitions are implemented.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Received by the legislature on July 7, 2025.
  • Sent to the Senate on July 22, 2025.
  • Introduced (documented action) on July 23, 2025.
  • Next steps (subject to legislative process): committee review, potential amendments, floor debate, and votes in both chambers, followed by any required gubernatorial action or effective date provisions if enacted.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Fiscal impact: Could affect pension/annuity liabilities and state expenditures if simultaneous payments are authorized, potentially increasing or altering long-term costs.
  • Policy considerations: Addresses “simultaneous” receipt of non-legislative annuities, raising questions about double dipping, conflicts of interest, and consistency with other compensation structures.
  • Administrative: May require new procedures or systems to manage concurrent benefits and ensure compliance with eligibility rules.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the bill’s full text for precise definitions, eligibility criteria, payment mechanics, offsets/receipts, and any sunset or sunset-like provisions.
  • Monitor committee hearings and chamber floor actions for amendments and final passage.
  • Assess fiscal notes or analyses that accompany the bill to understand anticipated budgetary effects.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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